UNICEF Pakistan Country Office is seeking a highly experienced and a dynamic professional to take on the role of a WASH Specialist at the NOC level to join the WASH & CEE team based in Islamabad.
The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Country Programme.
The WASH Officer reports to the Chief of WASH and has technical supervision line with Chief of Health. The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH outcome and output results of the Country Programme.
UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office invites applications from qualified national candidates. The National Consultant will support the WASH-NAP formulation process by providing technical and logistical assistance across several components of the assignment. Specifically, the consultant will contribute to evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement, field-level assessments, and planning processes to ensure the adaptation plan is grounded in local realities and reflects a broad base of stakeholder input.
SWA Secretariat is looking for an English Writer and Editor, that would be responsible for writing publications, articles and editing/proof-reading documents written by other SWA staff.
External VA for replacement of WASH Specialist, NO3 in Sittwe office UNICEF, Myanmar. Interested Myanmar nationals with relevant qualifications and skills are eligible to apply.
If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you. The State of Palestine office is seeking a dynamic qualified candidate to join our team as a JPO WASH Officer at the P-2 level based in the Gaza Strip, SOP.
The position is open in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to candidates with the DUTCH NATIONALITY ONLY.
For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation:
https://nedworcfoundation.nl/junior-professional-officers-programme/
The maximum age limit is 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application.
Please read the criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying
The main purpose of the assignment is to collect and analyze technical and financial data on solar-powered water systems and handpumps, covering performance, life-cycle costs, social benefits, and sustainability. The consultancy will build a comprehensive database and deliver robust economic analysis to guide national and district decisions on transitioning from handpumps to solar systems in Malawi.
Working closely under the supervision of Chief of WASH, the consultant will facilitate the processes that will ensure an efficient, effective, and well-coordinated response to the humanitarian crisis by building relationships with stakeholders and support the overall coordination of the WASH sectoral response and inter-sectoral collaboration by undertaking the following deliverables and outputs.
The Warehouse Assistant is expected to undertake activities pertaining to UNICEF’s warehouse management operations, regulations, and best practices. Specifically, he/she will be responsible for supplies receipts, storage management, and dispatch of UNICEF supplies to meet the program and emergencies need on timely manner. The TA is expected to provide support during the implementing partners (IPs) warehouse capacity assessment following the recommendation from AIOI recent audit of BCO.
The consultancy will support UNICEF and its partners in strengthening career guidance, employability, and skills development pathways for adolescents and youth in Poland, while contributing to regional Skills Alliance priorities.
The consultant will provide ongoing technical support to government and NGO partners to design, refine, and implement career guidance frameworks and tools, in particular tailored to the needs of migrant and refugee youth from Ukraine,, and will develop practical guidance notes and brief analytical summaries capturing progress, challenges, and lessons learned from supported initiatives. In parallel, the consultant will provide capacity strengthening and technical guidance on digital literacy, job‑specific skills, and alternative skills development pathways, and will support substantive discussions with the Ministry of National Education on youth learning‑to‑earning transitions.
The consultancy will also contribute to the effective functioning of the Skills Alliance in Poland and Ukraine through preparation of coordination notes, meeting summaries, action trackers, and inputs to joint plans and partnership frameworks, as well as support to the organisation of Skills Alliance meeting in Poland in Q3 2026. In addition, the consultant will coordinate and provide implementation support to UNICEF implementing partners, including work planning, progress and financial reporting, and tracking of deliverables in line with UNICEF and government requirements.
The objective of the assignment is to analytically document the alternative care models and protection mechanisms for refugee children who were evacuated from Ukrainian residential care to the Republic of Poland. The documentation will aim to identify good practices; lessons learnt and develop recommendations for the further development of the models in Poland and the potential utilization within the Better Care Reform in Ukraine. UNICEF is looking for an national individual consultant or a team of consultants (max 3).
The assignment will consist of:
-Documentation of the 3 alternative care models - process of development, standards of service provision and care, staffing and capacity building, management and funding, child safeguarding
-Identification of good practices and challenges
-Recommendations for further development of the models in Poland, including adaptation for future refugee influx and integration in the national alternative care
-Development of a package of documents to support the use of the models in the Better Care Reform in Ukraine.
The assignment will be implemented in close collaboration with UNICEF Refugee Response Office in Poland.
The Consultant will support UNICEF in coordinating education sector actors and liaising with the Ministry of National Education to ensure coherent and aligned education responses. The role will focus on supporting the gradual transition of coordination mechanisms to government leadership through structured planning and documentation. The Consultant will also act as UNICEF focal point for the Polish as a Second Language (PSL) task team, facilitating coordination and technical exchanges among stakeholders.
The Consultant will also lead UNICEF’s work on volunteering and youth engagement in the education sector, promoting meaningful and inclusive participation of adolescents and young people. This will include coordinating volunteering initiatives, supporting youth participation mechanisms, and working with partners to develop practical guidance and tools that strengthen youth engagement in education‑related activities.
A key role is also to serve as UNICEF’s focal point for engagement with local government counterparts, supporting coordination at subnational level. The assignment will focus on identifying and documenting effective education models and supporting their replication and scale‑up in alignment with national education policies and standards.
Lastly, the consultancy will also focus on coordinating and supporting the pre‑service teacher training partnership with the University of Silesia, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and reporting. This will include developing work plans and timelines, track implementation progress, and preparing progress and financial reports.
Violence against children remains a pervasive challenge across the EU, requiring integrated prevention and response systems grounded in child rights, evidence, and sustainability.
UNICEF Refugee Response Office (RRO) in Poland, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, is implementing a multi-country project under the EU Technical Support Instrument “Strengthening the response to violence against children through better informed policies and enhanced institutional capacity”. The project will contribute to the improved children’s safety in Poland and Romania through a strengthened response of the authorities to prevent and combat violence against children.
The general aim of this consultancy is to contribute to the ongoing reform on child protection and response to violence against children in Poland in the area of multidisciplinary and interagency (MDIA) services (Barnahus, Barnahus-type or Child Advocacy Centers models).
This aim will be achieved through:
(1)developing a set of recommendations, with the goal of providing guidance on the steps in strengthening the response to violence against children via creating and sustaining MDIA centers, and
(2)designing Polish standards of these centers, including detailed service standards and competency profiles both based on the various evidence generation activities conducted within the project (mapping of services, capacity assessment, legal analysis, and the desk review of EU good practices).
The general aim of this consultancy is to strengthen ongoing reform on child protection in Poland by building capacity of professionals, who provide support to children-victims of violence. The consultancy will aim at implementation of Polish standards for multidisciplinary and interagency (MDIA) services (Barnahus, Barnahus-type or Child Advocacy Centers models). This will contribute to unification of standards of services, reinforcing intersectoral collaboration, and increasing knowledge about this type of support.
These aims will be achieved through developing:
(1) the detailed training programme, based on the standards of MDIA services developed for Poland
(2) three capacity building online modules, for professionals involved in the work of the MDIA services in Poland, selected from the following categories: justice professionals, health workers, social workers, or other professionals working with children-victims of crime.
The consultancy deliverables will be based on the various evidence generation activities conducted within the project (mapping of services, capacity assessment, legal analysis, and the desk review of EU good practices, standards and recommendations for MDIA services in Poland).
UNICEF is engaging a consultant to facilitate and undertake consultations with key stakeholders, conduct research, analyze findings, draft Volume 4 of the Water under Fire series, prepare its publication and disseminate its results internally and externally.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a professional who provides professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of programme goals and objectives.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop new features and enhance the overall performance of the current ECW website to attract users, increase traffic and provide up to date information to ECW stakeholders
The evaluation further contributes to Impact Result 2 ("350 million more children and young people learning and skilled") by generating evidence on how all-season WASH services impact school enrollment, attendance, retention and learning outcomes—particularly for girls who face barriers related to menstrual hygiene management. Additionally, this evaluation advances Impact Result 5 ("500 million children better protected from disasters, climate and environmental risks") by building critical evidence on the effectiveness of climate-resilient WASH infrastructure in water-scarce settings exposed to extreme weather events, directly supporting UNICEF's commitment to strengthen the resilience of social infrastructure and services to climate hazards.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide thematic evaluation support for the Impact Evaluation on “Accelerating Climate Resilient Water Sanitation and Hygiene Services for Schools and Healthcare Facilities in Karamoja.” The thematic expert will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Specialist, data analyst, and program leads to advise and provide feedback on the technical thematic aspects of this evaluation including robust survey instruments, data analysis and preparation of reports and presentations of the findings.
In this dynamic environment, you will support the Director of the Global Programme Division, helping to drive the thought leadership that influences global policies and partnerships.
Contributing your knowledge and ideas will strengthen our team. In return, we offer you the chance to develop your methodical, social, and technical competencies, including proven writing skills—and gain experience in an international environment.
This internship is an ideal way to start your career. It allows you to apply the knowledge gained during your studies in a professional setting, while building valuable hands-on experience alongside your academic background.
UNICEF Pakistan Country Office is seeking a highly experienced and a dynamic professional to take on the role of a WASH Specialist at the NOC level to join the WASH & CEE team based in Islamabad.
The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Country Programme.
The WASH Officer reports to the Chief of WASH and has technical supervision line with Chief of Health. The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH outcome and output results of the Country Programme.
UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office invites applications from qualified national candidates. The National Consultant will support the WASH-NAP formulation process by providing technical and logistical assistance across several components of the assignment. Specifically, the consultant will contribute to evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement, field-level assessments, and planning processes to ensure the adaptation plan is grounded in local realities and reflects a broad base of stakeholder input.
SWA Secretariat is looking for an English Writer and Editor, that would be responsible for writing publications, articles and editing/proof-reading documents written by other SWA staff.
External VA for replacement of WASH Specialist, NO3 in Sittwe office UNICEF, Myanmar. Interested Myanmar nationals with relevant qualifications and skills are eligible to apply.
If you are a committed, creative professional and you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better and safe world for children, we would like to hear from you. The State of Palestine office is seeking a dynamic qualified candidate to join our team as a JPO WASH Officer at the P-2 level based in the Gaza Strip, SOP.
The position is open in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to candidates with the DUTCH NATIONALITY ONLY.
For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation:
https://nedworcfoundation.nl/junior-professional-officers-programme/
The maximum age limit is 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application.
Please read the criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying
The main purpose of the assignment is to collect and analyze technical and financial data on solar-powered water systems and handpumps, covering performance, life-cycle costs, social benefits, and sustainability. The consultancy will build a comprehensive database and deliver robust economic analysis to guide national and district decisions on transitioning from handpumps to solar systems in Malawi.
Working closely under the supervision of Chief of WASH, the consultant will facilitate the processes that will ensure an efficient, effective, and well-coordinated response to the humanitarian crisis by building relationships with stakeholders and support the overall coordination of the WASH sectoral response and inter-sectoral collaboration by undertaking the following deliverables and outputs.
The Warehouse Assistant is expected to undertake activities pertaining to UNICEF’s warehouse management operations, regulations, and best practices. Specifically, he/she will be responsible for supplies receipts, storage management, and dispatch of UNICEF supplies to meet the program and emergencies need on timely manner. The TA is expected to provide support during the implementing partners (IPs) warehouse capacity assessment following the recommendation from AIOI recent audit of BCO.
The consultancy will support UNICEF and its partners in strengthening career guidance, employability, and skills development pathways for adolescents and youth in Poland, while contributing to regional Skills Alliance priorities.
The consultant will provide ongoing technical support to government and NGO partners to design, refine, and implement career guidance frameworks and tools, in particular tailored to the needs of migrant and refugee youth from Ukraine,, and will develop practical guidance notes and brief analytical summaries capturing progress, challenges, and lessons learned from supported initiatives. In parallel, the consultant will provide capacity strengthening and technical guidance on digital literacy, job‑specific skills, and alternative skills development pathways, and will support substantive discussions with the Ministry of National Education on youth learning‑to‑earning transitions.
The consultancy will also contribute to the effective functioning of the Skills Alliance in Poland and Ukraine through preparation of coordination notes, meeting summaries, action trackers, and inputs to joint plans and partnership frameworks, as well as support to the organisation of Skills Alliance meeting in Poland in Q3 2026. In addition, the consultant will coordinate and provide implementation support to UNICEF implementing partners, including work planning, progress and financial reporting, and tracking of deliverables in line with UNICEF and government requirements.
The objective of the assignment is to analytically document the alternative care models and protection mechanisms for refugee children who were evacuated from Ukrainian residential care to the Republic of Poland. The documentation will aim to identify good practices; lessons learnt and develop recommendations for the further development of the models in Poland and the potential utilization within the Better Care Reform in Ukraine. UNICEF is looking for an national individual consultant or a team of consultants (max 3).
The assignment will consist of:
-Documentation of the 3 alternative care models - process of development, standards of service provision and care, staffing and capacity building, management and funding, child safeguarding
-Identification of good practices and challenges
-Recommendations for further development of the models in Poland, including adaptation for future refugee influx and integration in the national alternative care
-Development of a package of documents to support the use of the models in the Better Care Reform in Ukraine.
The assignment will be implemented in close collaboration with UNICEF Refugee Response Office in Poland.
The Consultant will support UNICEF in coordinating education sector actors and liaising with the Ministry of National Education to ensure coherent and aligned education responses. The role will focus on supporting the gradual transition of coordination mechanisms to government leadership through structured planning and documentation. The Consultant will also act as UNICEF focal point for the Polish as a Second Language (PSL) task team, facilitating coordination and technical exchanges among stakeholders.
The Consultant will also lead UNICEF’s work on volunteering and youth engagement in the education sector, promoting meaningful and inclusive participation of adolescents and young people. This will include coordinating volunteering initiatives, supporting youth participation mechanisms, and working with partners to develop practical guidance and tools that strengthen youth engagement in education‑related activities.
A key role is also to serve as UNICEF’s focal point for engagement with local government counterparts, supporting coordination at subnational level. The assignment will focus on identifying and documenting effective education models and supporting their replication and scale‑up in alignment with national education policies and standards.
Lastly, the consultancy will also focus on coordinating and supporting the pre‑service teacher training partnership with the University of Silesia, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and reporting. This will include developing work plans and timelines, track implementation progress, and preparing progress and financial reports.
Violence against children remains a pervasive challenge across the EU, requiring integrated prevention and response systems grounded in child rights, evidence, and sustainability.
UNICEF Refugee Response Office (RRO) in Poland, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, is implementing a multi-country project under the EU Technical Support Instrument “Strengthening the response to violence against children through better informed policies and enhanced institutional capacity”. The project will contribute to the improved children’s safety in Poland and Romania through a strengthened response of the authorities to prevent and combat violence against children.
The general aim of this consultancy is to contribute to the ongoing reform on child protection and response to violence against children in Poland in the area of multidisciplinary and interagency (MDIA) services (Barnahus, Barnahus-type or Child Advocacy Centers models).
This aim will be achieved through:
(1)developing a set of recommendations, with the goal of providing guidance on the steps in strengthening the response to violence against children via creating and sustaining MDIA centers, and
(2)designing Polish standards of these centers, including detailed service standards and competency profiles both based on the various evidence generation activities conducted within the project (mapping of services, capacity assessment, legal analysis, and the desk review of EU good practices).
The general aim of this consultancy is to strengthen ongoing reform on child protection in Poland by building capacity of professionals, who provide support to children-victims of violence. The consultancy will aim at implementation of Polish standards for multidisciplinary and interagency (MDIA) services (Barnahus, Barnahus-type or Child Advocacy Centers models). This will contribute to unification of standards of services, reinforcing intersectoral collaboration, and increasing knowledge about this type of support.
These aims will be achieved through developing:
(1) the detailed training programme, based on the standards of MDIA services developed for Poland
(2) three capacity building online modules, for professionals involved in the work of the MDIA services in Poland, selected from the following categories: justice professionals, health workers, social workers, or other professionals working with children-victims of crime.
The consultancy deliverables will be based on the various evidence generation activities conducted within the project (mapping of services, capacity assessment, legal analysis, and the desk review of EU good practices, standards and recommendations for MDIA services in Poland).
UNICEF is engaging a consultant to facilitate and undertake consultations with key stakeholders, conduct research, analyze findings, draft Volume 4 of the Water under Fire series, prepare its publication and disseminate its results internally and externally.
Join our UNICEF Colombia team and make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents!
UNICEF Colombia is looking for a professional who provides professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of programme goals and objectives.
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop new features and enhance the overall performance of the current ECW website to attract users, increase traffic and provide up to date information to ECW stakeholders
The evaluation further contributes to Impact Result 2 ("350 million more children and young people learning and skilled") by generating evidence on how all-season WASH services impact school enrollment, attendance, retention and learning outcomes—particularly for girls who face barriers related to menstrual hygiene management. Additionally, this evaluation advances Impact Result 5 ("500 million children better protected from disasters, climate and environmental risks") by building critical evidence on the effectiveness of climate-resilient WASH infrastructure in water-scarce settings exposed to extreme weather events, directly supporting UNICEF's commitment to strengthen the resilience of social infrastructure and services to climate hazards.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide thematic evaluation support for the Impact Evaluation on “Accelerating Climate Resilient Water Sanitation and Hygiene Services for Schools and Healthcare Facilities in Karamoja.” The thematic expert will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Specialist, data analyst, and program leads to advise and provide feedback on the technical thematic aspects of this evaluation including robust survey instruments, data analysis and preparation of reports and presentations of the findings.
In this dynamic environment, you will support the Director of the Global Programme Division, helping to drive the thought leadership that influences global policies and partnerships.
Contributing your knowledge and ideas will strengthen our team. In return, we offer you the chance to develop your methodical, social, and technical competencies, including proven writing skills—and gain experience in an international environment.
This internship is an ideal way to start your career. It allows you to apply the knowledge gained during your studies in a professional setting, while building valuable hands-on experience alongside your academic background.
